David Frum

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David Frum @davidfrum

The old one-party state used radio and TV as tools of party propaganda for itself. Mindful of this history, Mexican law strictly regulates party-political content on radio and TV. The INE has the burdensome and costly job of monitoring radio and TV to ensure compliance. PS6/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 23, 2023

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Mexican elections are publicly financed - or are supposed to be, anyway. The public funds for the major parties are routed through the electoral authority, and are included in its budget. The INE is just a pass-through and auditing entity for this money. PS5/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 23, 2023

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Then of course there is the cost of actually running elections. Under the old one-party state, Mexican polling places were staffed by officials answerable to the ruling party. Those same officials counted the ballots to prevent unwanted outcomes. As a counter-measure, PS7/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 23, 2023